company tower banner
Luxfer MEL Technologies Company Logo

Luxfer MEL Technologies Zirconium Orthosulfate

Luxfer MEL Technologies Zirconium Orthosulfate is a strongly acidic clear, aqueous solution used in manufacturing titanium dioxide pigments to reduce yellowing effects from UV light exposure. Additionally it is used for softening leather and as a degreasing agent. It can be used as a titanium dioxide pigment and catalyst.

Functions: Binder & Resin, Crosslinking Agent, Degreaser, Softener

Chemical Family: Sulfates, Zirconium Compounds

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    CASE Ingredients Functions
    Industrial Additives Functions
    Molecular formula
    O₈S₂Zr
    CAS No.
    14644-61-2
    EC No.
    238-694-4

    Features & Benefits

    CASE Ingredients Features
    Benefits

    Zirconium Orthosulfate (ZOS) Improves gloss retention and reflective properties in oil-based and water-based paints.

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Applicable Processes
    Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
    Industrial Additives End Use
    Appearance

    Zirconium Orthosulfate provides a concentrated, high purity, easy to process solution, mainly for modifying pigments. A source of zirconia deposited on certain high quality titanium dioxide pigments.

    Applications
    1. Used in titanium dioxide pigment manufacture to reduce yellowing effects from UV light exposure (reduces photo-chemical activity of the titania)
    2. Precursor material for manufacturing other zirconium chemicals
    3. Leather tanning agent
    4. Precipitation/hardening of gelatin in the photographic industry
    5. Insolubilizer for water-based binders in wood adhesives
    6. Crosslinker for aqueous polymer emulsion systems

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging & Availability
    • Rest of world: 25 kg quad retainers 250 kg plastic drums, 1,250 kg intermediate bulk containers.
    • North and South America: 50 pound pails 550 lb drums 3,300 pounds totes.
    • Bulk containers available upon request.